Spiritual Gifts Survey

DIRECTIONS:

This is not a test, so there are no wrong answers. The Spiritual Gifts Survey consists of 80 statements. Some items reflect concrete actions; others are descriptive traits; and others are statements of belief.

• Select the one response you feel best characterizes yourself and place that number in the blank provided. Record your answer in the blank beside each item.
• Do not spend too much time on any one item. Remember, it is not a test. Usually your immediate response is best.
• Please give an answer for each item. Do not skip any items.
• Do not ask others how they are answering or how they think you should answer.
• Work at your own pace.

Your response choices are:

• 5-Highly characteristic of me/definitely true for me
• 4-Most of the time this would describe me/be true for me
• 3-Frequently characteristic of me/true for me-about 50 percent of the time
• 2-Occasionally characteristic of me/true for me-about 25 percent of the time
• 1-Not at all characteristic of me/definitely untrue for me

1. I have the ability to organize ideas, resources, time, and people effectively.

1 2 3 4 5

2. I am willing to study and prepare for the task of teaching.

1 2 3 4 5

3. I am able to relate the truths of God to specific situations.

1 2 3 4 5

4. I have a God-given ability to help others grow in their faith.

1 2 3 4 5

5. I possess a special ability to communicate the truth of salvation.

1 2 3 4 5

6. I have the ability to make critical decisions when necessary.

1 2 3 4 5

7. I am sensitive to the hurts of people.

1 2 3 4 5

8. I experience joy in meeting needs through sharing possessions.

1 2 3 4 5

9. I enjoy studying.

1 2 3 4 5

10. I have delivered God's message of warning and judgment.

1 2 3 4 5

11. I am able to sense the true motivation of persons and movements.

1 2 3 4 5

12. I have a special ability to trust God in difficult situations.

1 2 3 4 5

13. I have a strong desire to contribute to be a part of developing new churches.

1 2 3 4 5

14. I take action to meet physical and practical needs rather than merely talking about or planning to help.

1 2 3 4 5

15. I enjoy entertaining guests in my home.

1 2 3 4 5

16. I can adapt my guidance to fit the maturity of those working with me.

1 2 3 4 5

17. I can delegate and assign meaningful work.

1 2 3 4 5

18. I have an ability and desire to teach.

1 2 3 4 5

19. I am usually able to analyze a situation correctly.

1 2 3 4 5

20. I have a natural tendency to encourage others.

1 2 3 4 5

21. I am willing to take the initiative in helping other Christians grow in their faith.

1 2 3 4 5

22. I have an acute awareness of the emotions of other people, such as loneliness, pain, fear, and anger.

1 2 3 4 5

23. I am a cheerful giver.

1 2 3 4 5

24. I spend time digging into facts.

1 2 3 4 5

25. I feel that I have a message from God to deliver to others.

1 2 3 4 5

26. I can recognize when a person is genuine/honest.

1 2 3 4 5

27. I am a person of vision (a clear mental portrait of a preferable future given by God). I am able to communicate vision in such a way that others commit to making the vision a reality.

1 2 3 4 5

28. I am willing to yield to God's will rather than question and waver.

1 2 3 4 5

29. I would like to be more active in getting the gospel to people in other lands.

1 2 3 4 5

30. It makes me happy to do things for people in need.

1 2 3 4 5

31. I am successful in getting a group to do its work joyfully.

1 2 3 4 5

32. I am able to make strangers feel at ease.

1 2 3 4 5

33. I have the ability to plan learning approaches.

1 2 3 4 5

34. I can identify those who need encouragement.

1 2 3 4 5

35. I have trained Christians to be more committed followers of Christ.

1 2 3 4 5

36. I am willing to do whatever it takes to see others come to Christ.

1 2 3 4 5

37. I am attracted to people who are hurting.

1 2 3 4 5

38. I am a generous giver.

1 2 3 4 5

39. I am able to discover new truths.

1 2 3 4 5

40. I have spiritual insights from Scripture concerning issues and people that compel me to speak out.

1 2 3 4 5

41. I can sense when a person is acting in accord with God's will.

1 2 3 4 5

42. I can trust in God even when things look dark.

1 2 3 4 5

43. I can determine where God wants a group to go and help it get there.

1 2 3 4 5

44. I have a strong desire to take the gospel to places where it has never been heard.

1 2 3 4 5

45. I enjoy reaching out to new people in my church and community.

1 2 3 4 5

46. I am sensitive to the needs of people.

1 2 3 4 5

47. I have been able to make effective and efficient plans for accomplishing the goals of a group.

1 2 3 4 5

48. I often am consulted when others are struggling to make difficult decisions.

1 2 3 4 5

49. I think about how I can comfort and encourage others.

1 2 3 4 5

50. I am able to give spiritual direction to others.

1 2 3 4 5

51. I am able to present the gospel to lost persons in such a way that they accept the Lord and His salvation.

1 2 3 4 5

52. I possess an unusual capacity to understand the feelings of those in distress.

1 2 3 4 5

53. I have a strong sense of stewardship based on the recognition that God owns all things.

1 2 3 4 5

54. I have delivered to other person's messages that have come directly from God.

1 2 3 4 5

55. I can sense when a person is acting under God's leadership.

1 2 3 4 5

56. I try to be in God's will continually and be available for His use.

1 2 3 4 5

57. I feel that I should take the gospel to people who have different beliefs from me.

1 2 3 4 5

58. I have an acute awareness of the physical needs of others.

1 2 3 4 5

59. I am skilled in setting forth positive and precise steps of action.

1 2 3 4 5

60. I like to meet visitors at church and make them feel welcome.

1 2 3 4 5

61. I explain Scripture in such a way that others understand it.

1 2 3 4 5

62. I can usually see spiritual solutions to problems.

1 2 3 4 5

63. I welcome opportunities to help people who need comfort, consolation, encouragement, and counseling.

1 2 3 4 5

64. I feel at ease in sharing Christ with nonbelievers.

1 2 3 4 5

65. I can influence others to perform to their highest God-given potential.

1 2 3 4 5

66. I recognize the signs of stress and distress in others.

1 2 3 4 5

67. I desire to give generously and unpretentiously to worthwhile projects and ministries.

1 2 3 4 5

68. I can organize facts into meaningful relationships.

1 2 3 4 5

69. God gives me messages to deliver to His people.

1 2 3 4 5

70. I am clearly able to sense whether people are being honest or dishonest.

1 2 3 4 5

71. I enjoy presenting the gospel to persons of other cultures and backgrounds.

1 2 3 4 5

72. I enjoy doing little things that help people.

1 2 3 4 5

73. I can give a clear, uncomplicated presentation.

1 2 3 4 5

74. I have been able to apply biblical truth to specific needs in the lives of others.

1 2 3 4 5

75. God has used me to encourage others to live Christ-like lives.

1 2 3 4 5

76. I have sensed the need to help other people become more effective in their ministries.

1 2 3 4 5

77. I like to talk about Jesus to those who do not know Him.

1 2 3 4 5

78. I have the ability to make strangers feel comfortable in my home.

1 2 3 4 5

79. I have a wide range of study resources and know how to secure information.

1 2 3 4 5

80. I feel assured that a situation will change for God's glory even when the situation seems impossible.

1 2 3 4 5

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